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Internship: Development & Improvement of Heat Exchanger design by Finite Element Analysis (m/w)

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Internship: Development & Improvement of Heat Exchanger design by Finite Element Analysis (m/w)

Baden, Switzerland

Job Description Summary

The GE Vernova Gas Power Heat Exchanger department is globally responsible for the order execution of heat exchangers being integral part of GE`s combined cycle power plant applications (i.e. Condenser, District heater, Feedwater tank with deaerator, Atmospheric drain vessel, water/water cooler) as well as for gas turbine accessories coolers.

We are looking for an intern student for a period of 6 months, working 2 days per week on improvement of our FEA wizard for heat exchanger Tubesheet.

Job Description

After a period getting familiar with the different tubesheet design, you will work with our experts to develop an improved design and will adapt the FEA tool in interface with our internal heat exchanger design tool.

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The tubesheet wizard will be improved incorporating a new geometry set up which contains partial modeling of geometry in interface with the tubesheet (module, waterbox, support plates, anchor/tension bars...)
The wizard shall also be adapted to various configurations (flange /no flange, vertical or horizontal arrangement, ...).

The improvement shall be recorded in a design practice document and training to the mechanical engineers on new tool will be performed.

Required Qualifications
• Ongoing Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Skills in Stress Analysis using FEA
• Experience in mechanical calculations with experience in simulation software packages like Ansys or Abaqus
• Knowledge of Ansys Workbench and/or Ansys Mechanical ACT application programming interface is considered
• Experience in programming or software development in C and VBA in Excel
• Good understanding of cost and performance drivers
• Analytical skill to breaking down problems and work out solutions independently.
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Baden, Switzerland
Job ID: GE_power-2137000695
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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